ICC Final Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score

India vs New Zealand Final Live Blog: India win Champions Trophy with one over to spare

🏏 India Wins the Champions Trophy 2025! 🎉

New Zealand played with all their strength, but India was just too powerful! India wins another big ICC trophy, showing why they are one of the best teams in the world. In the last three big tournaments, India has won 22 out of 23 matches! 🚀🏆

The match started with New Zealand batting first. They played really well at the beginning, scoring 69 runs for 1 wicket in the first 10 overs. But India’s spinners were too strong! The pitch was a bit slow, and the ball didn’t spin much, but India’s bowlers still did a great job. They bowled 38 overs, giving only 144 runs and taking 5 wickets! Michael Bracewell fought hard, scoring 53 runs from 40 balls to help New Zealand reach a good total.

India started their batting in style, scoring 64 runs without losing a wicket in the first 10 overs. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill played a great partnership of 105 runs! But New Zealand didn’t give up. Their bowlers took advantage of the pitch, which was spinning more in the second innings. They made it difficult for India.

Many Indian batters got good starts, but nobody finished the job. Rohit made 76 runs, and Hardik Pandya scored 18 runs, but India kept losing wickets. In the end, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja stayed calm and finished the match in the last over.

👏 India won with 4 wickets left and one over to spare! A fantastic match, well played by both teams! 🎊🏆

India has been very strong in ICC tournaments! In the last three big cricket events, they played 23 matches and won 22 of them. They lost only one match, and that was the final of the ODI World Cup.

In the other two tournaments, they won every match and became champions! Now, India has two ICC trophies, but they also lost two finals. What a powerful team! 🏏🔥

India Wins Champions Trophy 2025! 🎉🏏

India has done it! They win the Champions Trophy with one over left! 🏆✨

Ravindra Jadeja hits the last ball to the boundary, and the Indian team jumps with joy! The crowd is cheering loudly! 🎊🎉

Many batters played well, but only Virat Kohli stayed for long. In the end, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja stayed calm and finished the match for India.

The spinners were the real stars today! They bowled 35 overs, gave only 152 runs, and took five wickets. The fast bowlers bowled 14 overs, gave 102 runs, and took only one wicket.

What a match! India celebrates a big victory! 🇮🇳🏆🎊

New Zealand is still fighting! 💪🏏

Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul play well, adding 38 runs in six overs. India is very close to winning! 🎉 But wait—Kyle Jamieson does something amazing! He bowls a fast ball that bounces high. Pandya tries to hit it but the ball goes up, and Jamieson catches it easily! 😲

Now, India needs 11 runs from 15 balls, and they have only four wickets left. The match is getting very exciting! 🔥

Rachin Ravindra has bowled 10 overs, taken 1 wicket, and given 47 runs.

Hardik Pandya hits the first ball of Ravindra’s last over for a huge six straight down the ground! 🎯💥 This big shot helps India feel more confident. Now, they need 21 runs from the last 4 overs.

All three New Zealand spinners have finished their overs. Now, fast bowlers will take charge. New Zealand is not taking a risk with Glenn Phillips. The match is getting very exciting! 🏏🔥

We are in the last five overs! India needs 32 runs to win.

Now, the big question—who will bowl these last five overs?

Ravindra has only one over left. So far, he has bowled 9 overs, given 36 runs, and taken 1 wicket. Phillips has many overs left; he has bowled 5 overs and given 31 runs but hasn’t taken any wickets. The fast bowlers also have many overs remaining.

This is going to be exciting! Who will take the responsibility in these crucial moments? Let’s find out! 🏏🔥

Santner, the captain of New Zealand, helped his team fight back! 🎯 He bowled very well, not giving away easy runs. Then, he took the important wicket of Shubman Gill! 🏏

Now, Santner has finished his 10 overs. His bowling record is 10 overs, 46 runs given, and 2 wickets taken.

India still needs 46 runs to win, and they have 5 wickets left. There are 7 overs remaining. This match is getting exciting! 🔥

🏏 Exciting Moment in the Champions Trophy Final! 🌟

Michael Bracewell is having a great day! First, he scored 53 runs from 40 balls when he was batting. Now, he has taken two important wickets while bowling! 🎯

One of his big moments was when he got Virat Kohli out, celebrating with his teammate Rachin Ravindra. The New Zealand team is happy, but they still have a tough job ahead! India needs only a few more runs to win.

In his last over, Bracewell takes another wicket! Axar Patel tries to hit the ball over the fielders, but he doesn’t hit it well. The ball goes high in the air, and a fielder catches it! ❌ Axar is out after scoring 29 runs from 40 balls.

Now, India needs 49 runs from 51 balls. The match is getting more exciting! Can New Zealand stop India, or will India win? Let’s watch! 🎉🔥

New Zealand Still Fighting!

Oh no! Shreyas Iyer is out! Just like after the last drinks break, India loses a wicket again! Iyer tries to hit the ball over the short fine leg, but the ball is not short enough, and the pitch is a little slow. Rachin Ravindra almost drops the catch but manages to grab it in time. India still needs 69 runs from 68 balls. KL Rahul is the new batter—can he take India to victory?

New Run-Out Rule!

Something new is happening in this match! The third umpire is using a faster way to check run-outs. Instead of watching long replays, he quickly tells the on-field umpires through an earpiece—just like when checking for no-balls. This makes the game faster!

India needs 69 runs in 12 overs. It’s time for the last drinks break of the day. Can New Zealand make a strong comeback? Let’s see!

🏏 Big Chance Missed!

Oh no! New Zealand had a golden chance, but Kyle Jamieson dropped an easy catch! Shreyas Iyer had just hit a HUGE six (109 meters!) off Glenn Phillips. He tried to hit another big shot but sent the ball straight to the fielder at long-on. It should have been an easy catch, but Jamieson couldn’t hold on! 😲

Now, India needs 76 runs from 78 balls. Can they do it?

🏏 One Run Per Ball Needed Now!

India needs 91 runs from 15 overs. That means they need more than six runs per over. New Zealand brings back their fast bowler, Will O’Rourke. The pressure is building! 🔥

The next few balls:
👉 4️⃣ (Four!)
👉 4️⃣ (Another Four!)
👉 1️⃣ (Single)
👉 2️⃣ (Two Runs)

India is fighting hard! 💪

🏏 India Needs Less Than 100 Runs!

After Rohit Sharma got out, Shreyas Iyer took charge! He and Axar Patel are playing carefully to stop New Zealand from taking control. They have added 37 runs from 47 balls.

There were some nervous moments:
⚡ A six that just cleared the fielder!
⚡ A shot that almost got caught near square leg!

But now, India is looking more confident. Just as the required run rate was increasing, Iyer hit a four off Glenn Phillips! India now needs 93 runs from 96 balls.

🏏 The Game is Changing!

The ball is spinning more in the second innings! In the first innings, India could only make the ball turn a little, but now it’s turning more. This makes it harder to play big shots!

🔥 Pressure on Rohit Sharma!

The last 8 overs have been tough! India only scored 19 runs and lost 2 wickets. The required run rate is still not very high, but the pressure is growing.

Rohit Sharma wants to hit a huge six! He tries to smash Rachin Ravindra over the boundary, but Ravindra is smart. He bowls a little shorter and outside off-stump. Rohit swings hard… but he misses completely! 😲

India is now 122 for 3 in 26.1 overs. New Zealand is fighting back!

⏳ Rohit Slows Down!

At first, Rohit was playing very fast! He scored 50 runs from 41 balls. But now, he is playing carefully. He has 76 runs from 77 balls. He is not taking risks. Instead of hitting big shots, he is taking one run at a time.

India is now 121 for 2 in 24 overs. New Zealand is getting closer! Can Rohit help India win? Let’s see what happens next! ⚡🏏

🏏 Bracewell Takes a Big Wicket!

Michael Bracewell gives New Zealand hope! Right after the break, on his very first ball, he takes a big wicket. The ball spins a little and lands just right. Virat Kohli tries to hit it but misses, and the ball hits his leg in front of the stumps—LBW! The umpire gives him out! Kohli checks with the review, but it doesn’t save him. India is now 106 for 2 in 19.1 overs.

🏏 Glenn Phillips’ Amazing Catch!

New Zealand needed something special, and Glenn Phillips gave them just that! Shubman Gill thought he had hit a perfect four over extra cover. But wait! Phillips jumps high, stretches one hand, and grabs the ball in the air! What a catch! Gill is out for 31 runs off 50 balls. India is now 105 for 1 in 18.4 overs.

🏏 India Reaches 100 Runs Easily

India is making batting look easy! They have already scored 100 runs without much trouble. New Zealand was 69 for 1 at the end of the first 10 overs, while India was 64 for 0. But after that, India played much better. Their spin bowling was trickier than New Zealand’s, and they knew they only needed 250 runs to win. In just 7 more overs, they added 36 more runs!

India is looking strong in this final! 🎉🏆

🏏 Rohit Sharma’s Strong Start! 🏏

Rohit Sharma is playing really well! He has reached 50 runs in just 41 balls. He takes a quick single against Mitchell Santner, and now India is 65 for 0 in 10.1 overs. The team is playing smartly, and the required run rate is under control. But can New Zealand take some quick wickets to fight back? 🤔

🔥 India’s Fastest Fifty! 🔥

India has reached 50 runs in just 44 balls—this is their fastest in the tournament! Rohit Sharma is smashing the ball all over the ground. He has now hit 344 sixes in his career! 💥🏏

😲 Missed Catch! 😲

New Zealand had a chance! Daryl Mitchell tried to catch a ball hit by Shubman Gill. He jumped high, but the ball hit his wrist and slipped away. Another missed chance for New Zealand! India is now 45 for 0 in 7 overs.

Can New Zealand turn things around? Or will India keep dominating? Let’s watch! 🔥🏏

Sixy Rohit

343

Number of sixes, including the charge at Nathan Smith, that Rohit Sharma has hit in ODIs. Only Shahid Afridi has hit more: 351. India 39 for 0 in six overs.

Williamson not on the field

Kane Williamson has sustained a quad strain while batting, and will not take the field. Mark Chapman is his replacement on the field.

Rohit Sharma starts the match with a bang! 💥

In just 11 balls, he has already hit two powerful fours and a big six! 🚀🏏 India now has 22 runs without losing any wickets in just two overs. This is the way Rohit plays—fast and strong! He wants to score quickly so that later, even if the team plays slowly, they will still be in a good position. 🎯🇮🇳

New Zealand Scores 251 – Thanks to Bracewell! 🏏

Michael Bracewell played an amazing innings, scoring 53 runs from just 40 balls! His powerful hitting helped New Zealand reach 251 runs. Before him, Daryl Mitchell scored 63 runs from 101 balls, but he played mostly against spin bowling, while Bracewell faced more fast bowlers.

India’s fast bowlers struggled today, giving away 104 runs in just 12 overs! But the spinners did much better, conceding only 144 runs in 38 overs.

At the break, India seems happier because the pitch in Dubai is not turning much today. The ball is not gripping the surface, and there was only a small amount of spin. Even Indian bowler Varun Chakravarthy said, “This pitch had the least spin of all three matches I played.”

He also mentioned that his foot is hurting, and he had to take painkillers to keep playing. But he believes that India can win if they bat well. Let’s see if India can chase this target! 🎯🏏

Kuldeep 10-0-40-2

Kuldeep Yadav has finished bowling all his 10 overs. He gave away 40 runs and took 2 important wickets. In his last over, the 47th of the innings, he allowed only 4 runs. His two wickets were very big ones—Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson!

New Zealand is now at 216 runs for 6 wickets after 47 overs. The match is getting exciting! 🏏🔥

Mitchell tries to score big but gets out!

Daryl Mitchell hits two nice fours against Mohammed Shami in the 46th over. It looks like he is finally getting good runs! But then, he makes a mistake.

Shami bowls a slower ball, and it looks easy to hit. Mitchell tries to play a special shot, thinking the ball will turn. But it doesn’t! The ball touches the edge of his bat and goes straight to a fielder at extra cover.

OUT! New Zealand is now 211 for 6 in 45.5 overs.

Shami is having a great tournament—this is his ninth wicket! 🎯🏏

Varun 10-0-45-2

Varun Chakravarthy had a great day on the field! He bowled all 10 of his overs, giving away just 45 runs and taking 2 important wickets. But oh no! 😲 A powerful shot from Daryl Mitchell hit his foot, and now he is limping off the field. That must hurt!

Varun has been amazing in this tournament, taking 9 wickets with an average of 14.55 and a super tight economy of 4.51 runs per over. Most of his wickets came from deliveries that would have hit the stumps—what a smart bowler!

Now, as he leaves the field, India hopes they won’t need him to return because that could mean big trouble!

Meanwhile, New Zealand is 201 for 5 in 45 overs. Can they score big in the last 5 overs? Let’s see! 🤔🔥

🏏 Mitchell Scores Fifty! 🎉

Daryl Mitchell reaches 50 runs in the big final! He played very carefully, taking 91 balls to reach his half-century – the slowest fifty of his career and the slowest in this tournament. The last slowest fifty was also against India, by Jaker Ali in 87 balls.

India’s bowlers have been very accurate, making it hard to score runs. Mitchell had to play safe and steady because New Zealand kept losing wickets.

📊 New Zealand: 178/5 in 42 overs

🏏 Jadeja’s Magic Bowling! 10-0-30-1

Ravindra Jadeja is bowling really well today! 🌟 He is spinning the ball fast and keeping it on the stumps, making it hard for the batters. He is very dangerous for left-handed batters because he can get them out lbw (when the ball hits their leg before the bat).

Jadeja has bowled 41 overs in the tournament, giving away 179 runs and taking 5 wickets. Now, he hopes India can win without him needing to bat. New Zealand is 172 for 5 in 40 overs.

🏏 Varun Chakravarthy Strikes!

People say catches win matches, but creating chances is more important! Even if fielders drop the ball sometimes, bowlers must keep making batters play wrong shots.

Varun Chakravarthy, India’s mystery spinner, comes back to bowl and takes a wicket immediately! 🎯 In the 38th over, he bowls a tricky ball, and Phillips has no time to react. The ball turns and hits his stumps! New Zealand is 165 for 5.

🏏 No Sweeping in Dubai!

Ravindra Jadeja takes another big wicket! Tom Latham is out! ❌

In Dubai, batters don’t like playing the sweep shot (hitting the ball while sitting low). Why? Because the ball doesn’t bounce much on this pitch. In Pakistan, batters play the sweep 8.74% of the time, but in Dubai, it’s only 7%! India hardly plays the sweep because low bounce makes it risky—if they miss, they can get out lbw.

🏏 Jadeja Gets Latham Out! 🎯

New Zealand is finding it really hard to score! 😟 For 10 whole overs, they couldn’t hit a single boundary. Tom Latham finally tries a sweep shot, but oh no! ❌ He completely misses the ball! Ravindra Jadeja bowls a full, straight delivery, and the ball hits Latham’s pads. The umpire raises his finger—OUT! ✋

Latham uses a review, but it doesn’t save him. New Zealand is struggling now! After 13.2 overs since the powerplay, they have lost 3 wickets and scored only 39 runs. Their total score is 108 for 4 in 23.2 overs. India is in control! 🇮🇳🔥

Kuldeep Yadav is shining! 🌟🏏

New Zealand’s two best batters? Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson.
And guess what? Both are out because of Kuldeep in his first two overs! 😲🎯

Williamson tries to block the ball, but Kuldeep’s magic makes it stop a little. The ball touches the edge of his bat and flies back to Kuldeep, who catches it easily! New Zealand is now 75 for 3 in 12.2 overs.

At the other end, captain Rohit Sharma brings in Axar Patel, another spin bowler, to keep the pressure on. India is in control! 🇮🇳🔥

🏏 Kuldeep Yadav Strikes! 🎯

Here comes Kuldeep Yadav! The Indian captain trusts him, even though he hasn’t taken many wickets in this tournament. And guess what? First ball – BOWLED! 🎉

Rachin Ravindra tries to play but misses. The ball spins and hits the stumps! 💥 If it didn’t hit the stumps, he would have been out LBW anyway! Big wicket for India! 🇮🇳

New Zealand is now 69 for 2 after 10.1 overs. India is feeling strong! Can they take more wickets? Let’s see! 🔥

Powerplay is Over! 🎉🏏

New Zealand played really well in the first six overs! They scored 69 runs for 1 wicket without taking big risks. 🌟

• Rachin Ravindra is batting strongly with 37 runs from 28 balls.
• Varun bowled 3 overs, gave 21 runs, and took 1 wicket.

Now, the game is changing! India brings in their second attacking spinner – Kuldeep Yadav! Let’s see what happens next! 🔥

🏏 Varun Takes Young’s Wicket!

India’s spinner Varun comes to bowl early, hoping to get a wicket—and he does it in his second over! His tricky spin and the pitch’s natural bounce are too much for Will Young.

Varun bowls a special leg-spin ball. It moves in the air, and Young expects it to turn. But surprise! The ball doesn’t turn and keeps going straight. Young is completely fooled! The ball hits his leg—he’s out! The umpire raises his finger. New Zealand: 58 for 1 in 8 overs.

Some people, including former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson, believe that Varun is even harder to play at night under floodlights than in daylight. But right now, he is already very difficult to face! 😲🔥

Oh no! Another catch is missed! 😲

This reminds us of the semi-final when Mohammed Shami dropped two similar catches. This time, Rachin Ravindra hits the ball early—maybe the pitch is a little slow. Shami tries to catch it with both hands, but the ball comes too fast, and his hands block his view. The ball hits his fingertips! Ouch! He quickly calls the team doctor, but after a short break, he decides to continue bowling.

New Zealand is playing well—51 runs with no wickets lost in 7 overs! 🏏🔥

India brings Varun into the attack early! 🏏

Usually, Axar Patel bowls first after the fast bowlers, but today, India needs a wicket quickly. New Zealand has started well, so India calls Varun to bowl the sixth over. His first ball is too wide and gives away five extra runs, but he improves after that.

New Zealand’s openers are playing smart cricket—no wild shots, just good batting. They now have the biggest opening partnership against India in this tournament! After six overs, New Zealand is 46 runs without losing a wicket. 🇳🇿🔥

Rachin Ravindra is ready to play! 🌟🏏

In the fourth over, he gets used to the pitch and starts hitting big shots. Hardik Pandya bowls, but Ravindra is strong!

• He hits 1 run first.
• Then, a huge 6️⃣! The ball flies over the boundary!
• Next, a 4️⃣! The ball races to the fence.
• Oh no! A wide ball from Pandya.
• And another 4️⃣! Beautiful shot!

New Zealand is now 26 runs for no loss after 4 overs. A great start for them! 🔥

The match has started, and New Zealand’s batsmen, Will Young and Rachin Ravindra, are playing carefully. They are not taking big risks. In the first two overs, they scored only one boundary (four runs). The Indian bowlers, Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya, are bowling well. The ball is moving just a little, making it tricky for the batsmen.

New Zealand’s score: 6 runs for no wickets in 2 overs. 🏏

🏏 India vs New Zealand – Champions Trophy 2025 Final! 🏆

New Zealand bat, Smith comes in for injured Henry

The big day is here! India and New Zealand are ready to play in the final of the Champions Trophy. The stadium is full of excited fans, and the players are ready to give their best! 🌟

Teams

🔹 New Zealand: Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Kyle Jamieson, Nathan Smith, Will O’Rourke.

🔹 India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy.

🎲 Toss Time!

Rohit Sharma flips the coin, and Mitchell Santner calls heads… and it is heads! New Zealand wins the toss and decides to bat first.

🏏 Mitchell Santner (New Zealand captain): “We will try to score good runs. The stadium is full, and it’s a big game! India played well in this tournament, so we need to do our best. Nathan Smith is playing today because Matt Henry is injured.”

🏏 Rohit Sharma (India captain): “I don’t mind bowling first. The pitch is good. We need to stop them from scoring too many runs. It’s an important match, and we will give our best. New Zealand is a strong team, so it will be a great challenge!”

🏟 Pitch Report

The experts say the pitch is dry and hard. It will not break much, so the ball won’t spin a lot. Batting first is a good choice. Teams will try to score 270 or more to be safe.

A cricket expert said: “New Zealand should try to score at least 250-260 runs. Chasing the target later might be difficult.”

⏳ Countdown to the Final!

The players are warming up, and the fans are getting louder! Who will win this big final? Let’s find out soon! 🎉🔥🏏

Has Henry failed the fitness test?

Oh no! Matt Henry is trying to show he is fit to play in the big final, but it looks like things are not going well. He was seen taking a fitness test, and now he is walking back looking very sad. Some of his teammates are patting him on the back to comfort him.

If he cannot play, this is really bad news! He has taken the most wickets in the tournament, and his team needs him. Let’s wait and see what happens! 🤞🏏

🏏 The Big Final! 🏏

Today is the last and biggest match of the Champions Trophy! 🎉 Two of the best teams, India and New Zealand, are ready to fight for the trophy.

👉 India has won all their matches!
👉 New Zealand lost only one match – against India!

Now, they meet again in Dubai for the final battle. 🔥🏆

All players are ready! This is going to be an exciting match! Let’s get started! 🎊

India vs New Zealand – Champions Trophy 2025 Final!

Two Strong Teams, One Big Match!

The final of the Champions Trophy is here! India and New Zealand, two of the best teams in the world, are ready to fight for the trophy. Both teams have amazing spin bowlers who can make it very difficult for batters to score runs.

India has four top spinners: Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja. These players have taken 21 wickets in this tournament! They make batting look impossible. Axar Patel is special because his ball doesn’t turn much—it just goes straight and crashes into the stumps!

New Zealand’s spinners are also dangerous. They have taken 17 wickets in this tournament. The team has beaten India in big matches before. They know how to win!

The Road to the Final

India has won all its last five matches (WWWWW). New Zealand has won four of its last five matches (WLWWW).

Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain, has been playing really well. Can he help his team win the final?

Shubman Gill from India is also in great form. A few years ago, he scored a double century (200 runs) against New Zealand. He is young but very talented!

Who Will Play?

India’s probable team:

• Rohit Sharma (captain)
• Shubman Gill
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer
• Axar Patel
• KL Rahul (wicketkeeper)
• Hardik Pandya
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Mohammed Shami
• Varun Chakravarthy

New Zealand’s probable team:

• Will Young
• Rachin Ravindra
• Kane Williamson
• Daryl Mitchell
• Tom Latham (wicketkeeper)
• Glenn Phillips
• Michael Bracewell
• Mitchell Santner (captain)
• Kyle Jamieson
• Matt Henry / Jacob Duffy / Nathan Smith
• Will O’Rourke

The match is in Dubai, where the pitch gets harder to bat on as the game goes on. The team that wins the toss may want to bat first and set a big score!

Some Fun Facts!

• Matt Henry has taken 10 wickets in this tournament, five of them against India!
• India has reached the knockout stage in 12 of the last 14 ICC tournaments!
• Virat Kohli needs only 45 more runs to break Chris Gayle’s record for the most runs in Champions Trophy history!

Kane Williamson: “Winning this final would be amazing!”

India’s coach Gautam Gambhir: “People talk about advantage, but we didn’t even practice in the stadium! We are just focused on playing our best.”

The stage is set. The players are ready. Who will win the trophy? Let’s find out in this exciting final!